Dietetic Technicians pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,700 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Fayetteville earn between $28,350 and $37,700.
- $28K10th
- $28K25th
- $37KMedian
- $38K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,100 | $2,842 | $16.39 |
| Median | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,350 | $2,362 | $13.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,700 | $3,142 | $18.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Fayetteville earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($32,600) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $34,100 | $37,440 | $28,320 | $37,700 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $32,600 | $31,010 | $25,340 | $41,260 | 1,300 |
| United States | $40,630 | $37,640 | $29,720 | $54,020 | 31,560 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietetic Technicians salary after taxes in Fayetteville
On the average salary of $34,100, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $28,727 a year, or $2,394 a month and $1,105 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fayetteville a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $34,100 buys what about $37,074 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 4th of 8 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($39,490).
- Durham$39,490
- Raleigh$34,860
- Asheville$34,550
- Fayetteville$34,100
- Charlotte$33,030
- Winston-Salem$31,970
- Greensboro$30,850
- Hickory$28,900
Highest-paying cities for dietetic technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,970).
- San Jose, CA$57,970
- Portland, OR$57,790
- Tucson, AZ$57,640
- Albany, NY$54,710
- San Francisco, CA$53,540
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Dietetic Technicians salary in Fayetteville: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Fayetteville?
$16.39 an hour on average, and $18.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $28,727 a year ($2,394 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,100.
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2051; area Fayetteville, NC (22180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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